LSU President Says School Will Respect Eligibility Decision, Says College Football Doesn't Deserve Ambiguity
The ruling lets LSU pursue former NFL players while litigation continues, as the NCAA says about 450 athletes are seeking extra eligibility.
- On Thursday, East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, clearing the way for LSU coach Lane Kiffin to field former NFL players on his roster.
- The Southeastern Conference filed a federal lawsuit in Alabama challenging the ruling, as SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey defended the league's authority to enforce its longstanding rules barring former professionals from returning to play.
- SEC university presidents voted 15-0 to impose severe penalties including fines and loss of voting privileges for teams recruiting former professionals, with LSU official Wade Rousse abstaining from the vote.
- Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry criticized the NCAA on social media, arguing that labeling these athletes as "NFL players" is deceptive, while player Wright expects to debut when LSU visits Ole Miss on Sept. 19.
- Approximately 450 athletes are currently seeking additional eligibility through litigation nationwide, as the NCAA and Power Four conferences maintain strict stances against allowing former professionals to compete in college sports.
59 Articles
59 Articles
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Kickoff approaches for LSU but answers on eligibility chaos remain elusive
As the season’s opening kickoff drew ever closer, attorneys at LSU and the Southeastern Conference studied next moves in a spiraling eligibility crisis that boils down to a question that once seemed simple but isn’t anymore: Should players who have…
Georgia Governor Latest to Call Out LSU For Adding Former NFL Players
The LSU Tigers have already received a jolt of energy in 2026 by adding Lane Kiffin as head coach. Now, the team is set to add several former NFL players. There has been a continued back-and-forth legal process playing out in the courts over giving players who joined NFL camps a fifth year of eligibility […]
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA in high-profile LSU case over ex-NFL players
LSU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
A Louisiana judge said LSU can take ex-pro players. Other states say it’s home cooking.
After a Baton Rouge judge ruled Thursday night that LSU can add several former pro players to its roster this year, fans and high-ranking politicians in other SEC states were quick to cry foul, claiming it is impossible for Louisiana…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
